The band has performed at many national festivals including Coachella, Stagecoach, Summerfest, Bumbershoot, and Pickathon. In 2011, they performed at several large folk festivals such as Telluride Bluegrass Festival, Newport Folk Festival and 2011 ROMP roots and branches. They are scheduled to play the Sasquatch Festival, Bonnaroo, All Good Music Festival, Newport Folk Festival, and Lollapalooza in 2012.
2014 saw the release of Trampled by Turtles's seventh studio album, Wild Animals, on July 15th. The band tapped Alan Sparhawk, from the band Low, to produce Wild Animals. Sparhawk's influence is evident in the band's seemingly more alternative, high lonesome sound. The night of Wild Animals' release, TBT made their second appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman. On August 16th, Trampled by Turtles headlined a sold out show at Red Rocks Amphitheater in Morrison, CO.
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Think It Over
Trampled by Turtles Lyrics
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You find a window and I'll see it through
It's all around, I hear it calling
Even though I'm just a man
Stars are quiet but your on the phone
I'm singing thought babe, leave me alone
I hear your voice now
Turn on your light babe, it's as dark as a cave
And we all got some time to think it over
Up on the hill top, their drinkin' blood
Down in the gallows their on the run, up on the mountain
To the ever glades, all them angels have lost their wings
Turn on your light babe, it's as dark as a cave
And we all got some time to think it over
Our faded memories of another world
Captured and broken, hid in the grave
We got wisdom, we got many soul
I wouldn't go back and invent my life
Turn on your light babe, it's as dark as a cave
And we all got some time to think it over
Oh give me love now, 'til I fall down
Burnin' destruction is all around
But on Sunday mornin'
I can see the sunrise upon this broken world
Turn on your light babe, its as dark as a cave
And we all got some time, yeah we all got some time
Baby we all need some time to think it over
The lyrics of "Think it Over" by Trampled by Turtles are open to interpretation. The song could be about a plea for help or a request for someone or something to hold onto in a world filled with darkness and uncertainty. The first stanza suggests that the singer's asking for help and is willing to reciprocate. He wants the other person to see things he cannot and help him navigate the challenges before him. He hears a calling and believes it is all around him, but as "just a man," he needs help to understand what it means. The second stanza is more cryptic. The stars are quiet but the person on the phone is talking; the singer feels left out, doing something else (singing) instead. The person's voice sounds like a razor blade, and the books come off the wall; both lines suggest an idea rooted in pain or intense emotion. The third and final stanza contains references to angels losing their wings and the dichotomy of light and dark, which could be allusions to religious themes. The singer concludes that everyone needs time to think things over, and things may be messy, but that's when we need love the most.
Overall, the song Think It Over's lyrics are melancholy, hopeful, and imbued with a sense of longing. The lyrics' open-ended nature allows for personal interpretation, and each listener could draw their conclusions based on what resonates with them. It's a great example of how music can evoke powerful emotions and affect the listener profoundly.
Line by Line Meaning
Why don't you help me, and I'll help you
Let's aid each other in finding solutions to our problems
You find a window and I'll see it through
You identify opportunities and I'll make the most of them
It's all around, I hear it calling
There are signs of change everywhere and I sense it strongly
Even though I'm just a man
Although I'm limited in my abilities, I'm willing to make an effort
Stars are quiet but your on the phone
The world is a noisy place and it's hard to connect to you
I'm singing thought babe, leave me alone
I express myself through music and need some time to myself
I hear your voice now
I can hear you clearly
Like a razor blade and the books come off the wall
Your voice is sharp and it makes me react emotionally
Turn on your light babe, it's as dark as a cave
Illuminate the situation so we can better understand it
And we all got some time to think it over
We have a chance to reflect on the situation and make informed decisions
Up on the hill top, their drinkin' blood
There are people in power taking advantage of their position
Down in the gallows their on the run, up on the mountain
People are trying to escape persecution and suffering
To the ever glades, all them angels have lost their wings
Even spiritual beings can be corrupted and lose their goodness
Our faded memories of another world
We have distant recollections of a better time in the past
Captured and broken, hid in the grave
Those memories are now fragmented and forgotten
We got wisdom, we got many soul
We have learned from our experiences and have deep inner strength
I wouldn't go back and invent my life
I have accepted my past and wouldn't change it if I could
Oh give me love now, 'til I fall down
Give me affection and support until the end of my days
Burnin' destruction is all around
The world is full of chaos and destruction
But on Sunday mornin'
Despite the turmoil, there are still moments of peace and hope
I can see the sunrise upon this broken world
Even the most damaged and broken things can experience renewal and restoration
And we all got some time, yeah we all got some time
We have the opportunity to do better and make a positive impact
Baby we all need some time to think it over
We need to take a step back and reflect before making big decisions
Lyrics © TERRORBIRD PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: DAVID PATRICK CARROLL, DAVID PAUL SIMONETT, ERIK ROBERT BERRY, RYAN DAVID YOUNG, TIMOTHY POWELL SAXHAUG
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